Winning blow: king to h1 (g1·9)
c9-13251Puzzle rating: 970Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
18. Kh1 Qxb2 19. Bh5 Bf6 20. Qc7
Why it works
- Great move! king to h1 keeps the pressure (+5.4).
- Spot on — bishop to h5 (+5.0).
- Precise: queen to c7 is the top choice (+5.0).
- You reach a winning position (+5.0).
- If instead Qxb2, then Bf3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #517.
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